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Shang-Ti is a member of the Xian pantheon of gods, he is worshiped by some Chinese religions as the god of goodness. He supports causes that are seen as good, and destroys those carrying out evil. His origins and histories are unknown.

With the outbreak of the Korean War in the 1950s, a commanding officer in the People's Liberation Army convinced his troops to be loyal to the Communist occupation of Korea by having some of his men pose in a giant mock up of Shang-Ti. This effigy was encountered by American troops Battle Brady and Socko Swenski. They exposed the effigy as a hoax, but were captured and the secret covered up to insure continued loyalty of the Chinese soldiers.

However, before Battle Brady and Socko Swenski could be executed the real Shang-Ti arrived and began slaughtering the Chinese troops, either not agreeing with the invasion of South Korea or in anger at the Chinese army for using his image. Eventually the Chinese soldiers who survived surrendered and bowed down to Shang-Ti. Shang-Ti then vanished as suddenly as he appeared, leaving Battle and Socko to wonder if what they witnessed really happened.

Shang-Ti has not been seen since, his present activities are unknown.

Attributes

Powers

The exact extent of Shang-Ti's powers are unknown, presumably like all members of the Xian pantheon he likely has some potential to practice magic, mostly but not limited to, changing their appearances, transforming matter and wielding cosmic, elemental and paranormal energies.

Abilities

As a member of the Xian race, Shang-Ti is extremely long-lived but not immortal; He had aged at an extremely slow rate upon reaching adulthood. His body is three times denser than normal human beings.

Paraphernalia

Weapons

Shang-Ti wielded a double bladed ax.

Trivia

In Chinese mythology, Shang Ti was one of the titles of Yu Huang, the Emperor of the Chinese gods.

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